I’m blogging while using the iPad and had only tested uploading one photo not multiples. Seems iPad uploaded my photos in random order.
Look carefully can you spot the cardinals?
He sells seashells by the front door
Some bunny wants to be gnome
There were still a few flowers and berries growing at the beginning of November
I wonder what this guy is up to with his can of poison?
The staff was also busy laying out Christmas lights for Tower Hill’s lighting event during the month of December. Tickets sold out by the second or third day they went on sale!
We had a gorgeous day
Besides the gnomes, we also got to see the last days of the fairy house displays
I forgot to take pictures of our beverages and lunch at the cafe, but did manage a picture of this tabby
The Welcome
Biker Gnome
I thought the larger gnome on the right was holding a cup. This was going to be my drink reference, but on closer inspection, he’s holding a water can which the Eldest pointed out to me was a beverage container for plants.
Inside in the tropical garden room, oranges
If the field was a sundial, these guys could be the gnomen
My favorite gnome because of my new, blue shoes
Hidden in plain sight
Help yourself to some goodies
One of the fairy houses
Inside, angel trumpets
You could always grab a drink from the hose like I used to do when I was a kid.
Two friends enjoying the day
Drop by hosts, Bleubeard and Elizabeth's blog to find out what the rest of the T Stands For gang is up to. If you want to play, include in your Tuesday post a beverage or container for a beverage. Don't forget to link your blog to Bleubeard and Elizabeth's page.
What a fun idea they have for the gnomes. I hope your weather wasn't as bad as they said it might be. Happy T-Day and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteSo much fun to find and look at all the gnomes. Over 300 were hidden. I don’t think the storm was as bad for me as north of Worcester.
DeleteAll the gardens here used to be filled with gnomes - grrrr! In the meantime you mostly find them in allotments. They are not my fave creatures, but sometimes fun. Valerie
ReplyDeleteThe gnomes weren’t my favorites, but they sort of grow on you.
DeleteThis post has gone to the gnomes (grin). There were gazillions of them, in all shapes, sizes, and varieties. Color me impressed. What was the final number you found and what was the overall count? Or did you even play?
ReplyDeleteI saw two drink references, CJ: the kitty with the mug and the gnome with the watering can. You did GOOD, dear. This was certainly clever and a great way to end 2019. Thanks for sharing these with us for T this Tuesday.
BTW, you just HAD to show me up with your incredible card you sent. The difference between a real artist and a hack!!! I'll let you guess which one I am (and it isn't the artist)!
I was photographing mostly the larger, colored statues and I think I counted 48 of those. I asked at the desk when we were leaving how many gnomes there were and was told over 300.
DeleteNo, dearie, you have it wrong. The artist comes up with the idea. The hack just copies.
Looove the bunny!
ReplyDeleteAnd I always thought these gnomes were a typical German thing!
The biker one!
A happy T-Day and to a wonderful and fun 2020!
I guess we stole the Gnome thing from the Germans.
DeleteHow fun! My neighbor collects gnomes...she often finds new ones in her yard. ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy T day!
I have one named Holger. After seeing the gnomes at Tower Hill, I may need more for the Zensical garden.
DeleteWhat a very fun day-I would have loved this and would have been smiling all day looking for the gnomes. I used to collect gnomes-my husband even bought gnome sculptures from an artist as gifts for me back then. at the woods home I never had a spot to display them-Here at the lake house they are getting out their boxes for sure.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year's Eve and day and Happy T wishes Hugs Kathy
It will be fun to see your gnomes out and about at the lake house.
DeleteCute idea for a botanical garden! Over 300! That's a lot of gnomes! LOL :)
ReplyDeleteThere were a lot of gnomes. Big, small, painted, not painted, hidden, in plain sight, and so much fun to look at all of them
DeleteHow lovely to spend time with Nan and enjoy gnomevember! I so enjoyed seeing all your photos and had to smile at all the gnomes, fairies and bunny rabbits - perfect 😁. Thanks for sharing your fun memories and wishing you a happy T Day! All the best for the New Year too, may it be filled with peace, love and happiness! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteWe had a lovely day, a fun lunch and great weather.
DeleteThey've planned a fun event. I imagine some people look forward to it and go every year looking for the new additions and the old favorites.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we’ll go back next year to see if the gnome in the blue and white shoe is back. He was my favorite
DeleteHappy New Year & All The Best In 2020
ReplyDeleteCheers
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DeleteThat was delightful, CJ. Gnomevember - what a clever idea. I like Nan's description (rationalization?) of the watering can.
ReplyDeleteHappy T-day and a very Happy New Year to you and yours! Eileen xx
Glad you enjoyed Gnomevember
DeletePretty cool outing! Looks like you both had a great time! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
ReplyDeleteWe had a fabulous day
DeleteHow fun! I think that would be a great time to visit the botanical garden, even if the plants were on their way out for the season. It is a smart thing to do, and who knew there were so many different gnomes? I hope you had a wonderful T day CJ and had a great New years Eve. Happy 2020. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteHave you ever been to Tower Hill? It’s really a very beautiful place any time during the year
DeleteThat looks a real good day out, I liked seeing the gnomes and your daughter saying that the watering can was a drink for the plants made me smile.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year wishes to you and your family.
Yvonne xx
The Eldest’s observation gave me my drink reference 😺
Deletewow - fun to see all these different ones. I had a few at my old house before I sold. I brought one with me. I use to take a particular one whenever we would go visit and stay in a hotel and for fun set it up outside my room if we were on the lower floor with a sliding glass door to the outside and then take pics of it - crazy I know - but I had fun setting the stage for it! I still have it - funny thing is it looks like my dad. This one I have is all gray.
ReplyDeleteTaking pictures of the gnome while on a trip. Too fun! Like when people “borrow” a gnome and then send it on a world tour taking pictures to send to the original owners. I love it!
DeleteWhat fun!! I wonered how many you counted and then read your aswer to someone else who asked that very question. Wow! That's a lot of gnomes!
ReplyDeleteI liked the biker gnome and the gnome eating tabby. And of course the two lady gnomes (gnomesses?)
Happy New Year and
A belated Happy T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
There were so many and at the start they were quite small. So I began counting the ones that were larger and in full color
DeleteI would have loved this! Not that I especially like gnomes(although I do) but it reminds me of a friend of my parents who had them all around his garden! Happy New Year, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteThat must have been so fun. Happy New Year to you!
DeleteI love gnomes :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post
All the best Jan
How Fun!!! What a great outing! Thanks for the smile CJ! Big Hugs!
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